Archaeology South-East

Mission Statement

Placing the past in the service of
the future.

Good archaeology is not just about
understanding the past, but about understanding the needs of the present. It is
not just about dealing with ancient landscapes, but about engaging with the
people who live and work in those landscapes today.

We work with local communities,
developers, government agencies, scientific experts and private individuals to
make sense of the past. This means getting
quickly to the core of archaeological problems, finding ways to maximize public
benefits whilst minimizing cost and delay. We are as good at risk management as we are at research excellence,
since one depends on the other. We offer
clear explanations and practical advice based on a sound professional
understanding of all aspects of the historic environment.

We believe in doing the job right, meeting the needs
of our clients, and giving something back to the people whose past we have the
privilege to explore. Our professional
reputation rests on the skills of our staff, whom we train and support as fully
as we can. Here too we put people first.